Built to help older adults stay engaged and connected, Unison's Active Aging programs offers those aged 50+ a variety of opportunities to learn new skills and connect physically, emotionally, and socially. Our program includes both in-person and online options to accommodate mobility, health, or transportation challenges. We offer: 

Courses

Fitness, academic, language, arts and music, digital skills training, and general interest classes. Registration required.  

Workshops 

Available in-person and online, covering a wide range of topics. 

Presentations 

Topics tailored for seniors, from health to finances. 

Drop-in Activities 

Including: Badminton, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Woodcarving Club, Mahjong, and more! No registration required.  

Events 

Holiday celebrations, Seniors' Week, and Active Aging Week. 

Fun Activities 

Have included: indoor skydiving, axe throwing, downhill karting, walking soccer, and more! Registration required.  

Unison Travel 

Trips include: day trips, hikes, theatre performances, and more. Registration required.  

For more information contact us at 403-265-0661 or Program@UnisonAlberta.com

Calgary Active Aging Registration Dates are March, June, August, and December. 

Spring Registration Starts in December:

• For Members: March 3rd
• For Non-Members: March 14th

Navigating the world of bureaucracy, applications, and documents can be tough. Let Unison’s Seniors Supports department assist you when you feel lost in paperwork!

We help in areas such as:

• Housing
• Benefits and pensions
• Legal questions
• Taxes

And more!

Food is one of the most important and vital needs to be met in our communities. Unison’s Thrive program aims to combat hunger through a variety of projects and initiatives.

Unison’s Wellness Connection Centre aims to support the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of older adults. Mental health is vital to full body health and a healthy mind will set up an individual for success in their daily life.

We are constantly improving our services, creating, and assisting with a myriad of supports on a daily and weekly basis. Our programming includes group support as well as innovative peer connections and caregiver programming. As we grow our programs, we will offer individual care, guidance, and support for the robust well-being of our older adults.

Elder Abuse Shelter & Outreach 

Elder Abuse is any action or inaction by a person in a position of trust that causes harm or distress to an older adult within the scope of emotional, financial, medication, physical, neglect or sexual abuse. The two most frequently identified and reported types of elder abuse in Canada are financial and emotional. 

If you or someone you know may be experiencing elder abuse, please call: 

Elder Abuse Resource Line (EARL) 403-705-3250. 

To make a report on a suspected case of elder abuse, please call the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. 

 If this is an emergency or someone you know is at immediate risk, please call 911.

If you are in emotional distress, please call Distress Centre Calgary at 403-266-4357. 

Unison Elder Abuse Shelter  

Our 14 bed Elder Abuse Shelter is for individuals of any gender, aged 55 or older, who are actively escaping abuse. 

The Unison Elder Abuse Shelter offers individuals a safe place to stay while actively working with caseworkers to transition back into the community safely and sustainably. 

For more information, please call the Elder Abuse Resource Line at 403-705-3250. 

Anyone can phone this number, whether you are a concerned family member, community member, survivor of abuse or a related individual. 

Elder Abuse Response Team (EART) 

The Elder Abuse Response Team (EART) is a collaboration between Carya, Calgary Police Service, and Unison. This multidisciplinary team of social workers and police officers work together to identify, investigate, and support high risk and/or chronic cases of elder abuse. 

Our team is committed to reducing incidents of elder abuse and collaborates to: 

• Respond to and investigate suspected cases of elder abuse. 
• Provide support and guidance to abuse victims and their families. 
• Assist other service providers working with abuse victims and provide information about elder abuse to professionals and organizations who work with older adults.